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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
THE MURDER OF A BABE.
Found Drowned at the Bottom of We'll.
 Her Parents Arrested.

DOVER, N. J., Dec. 8-Mrs Cecilia Mack, of Mt. Hope, a mining village three miles from here, became widow about seven years ago. Her family of three children was increased about year and eight months ago by the birth of daughter. This child was murdered by some one, not positively known, on Monday night. Among those who frequented Mrs. Macks house was John Corrigan, a miner. He is single, and is about 30 years cid. He says he gave Mrs. Mack twenty-five cents on Monday night with which to buy beer. She went after is, taking one of her boys with her, but leaving the eldest one at home sit ting in chair and holding the little girl Corrigan says he dropped off to sleep in his chair. He was aroused by Mrs. Mack in- quiring of him the whereabouts of the child. He could not tell her, but he offered to look for the child, whereupon, so he says, Mrs. Mack drove him from the house with an ax, as if he had made away with the child.
 Mrs. Mack's story is that she left the house at 10 o'clock on Monday night to buy some crackers at a store When she left the house Corrigan, her eldest son, a boy of 15, and the little girl were all lying in one bed and asleep. She was absent about one hour. When she came back she asked Corrigan where the little girl was, and he said he didn't know. She then accused him of doing away with it in order that he might be relieved of the re- sponsibility of its paternity. On Tuesday Mrs. Mack, in peering down the well, saw an object which she thought might be her child. She obtained graphing iron and raised the body of the child from the we'll
 The oldest son says he was asleep during the absence of his mother, and he does not know what occurred to the child, but ic other respects he corroborates his mothers story. The we'll is surrounded by a curb which is nearly three feet high at it's lowest part, making it impossible for the child to have fallen into it. Drs. J. w. Condict and Arthur Condict found that death had been caused by drowning. The affair has been kept so quiet that it was not made public until yesterday, when an inquest held. The jury rendered verdict that the child came to it's death by drowning, and that John Corrigan and Cecilia Mack were inn plicated in the cause. Both were taken to the jail in Morristown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Monument Commission.

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-The state board of commissioners on Gettysburg monuments held meeting with closed doors yesterday. Adjt. Gen. Josiah Porter was the only ab- sentee. Their designs for forty three monu- ments were considered and, with minor changes, adopted. The names of the regi. ments and batteries will not be made public until after two more meetings of the com missioners, which will be held to-day and tomorrow. Plans for forty three more monuments will be considered A sub com- mittee, consisting of Gen. Graham, Mai. Gen. Carr and Maj. Richardson, was ap- pointed to consider proposed changes in the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Funeral of Y. q. Priest.

ROME, N. Y., Dec S-The funeral of z. c. Priest, of the New York Central railway, took place at Little Falls yesterday fore noon. The attendance was very large, con- prising railroad men from all parts of the state. President Depew, w. K. Vanderbilt and other officials of the Central went to Little Falls by special train. Business places ill the village were closed. Rev. A. c Wheaton, pastor of the Baptist church, con- ducted the services. The funeral was ill charge of Knights Templar, about 900 of whom were from Utica, Little Fails, Rome and elsewhere The interior of the church was decorated, and floral tributes humorous and fine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
The Mystery of 2 Freight Car.

BUFFALO, Dec. S.-Yesterday morning an unknown man was found lying in a pool of blood in an empty box car which left Dewitt, N. Y., Tuesday afternoon. The man was unconscious, badly chilled from exposure, and had compound fracture of the skull. He was taken to the General hospital. In the pockets of his clothes was found two pieces of watch chain, long Russia leather pocketbook containing slip of paper and some cards bearing the name, "Charles Waterstraw, Macedon, N. Y.," thirty-six postage stamps and $95 in money. He is a young man, about 20 years of age, five feet eight inches in height, smooth face, wearing suit of corkscrew goods, with sack coat and dark overcoat. His condition at last accounts was critical.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Suing for His Salary.

BosroN, Dec. 8.-Curly headed Rev. w. w. Downs, he of the Bowdoin Square church and Annie Taber scandal, is on deck again. He appeared before Judge Mason, of the superior civil court, yesterday, and asked that the church pay him $1, ,90S. 2S as salary due him at tho time of his dismissal from the pastorate of the church. The case was tried year ago before Judge Aldrich on it's merits, without going into the scan- dal, and his honor decided in favor of MT. Downs. Then the church insisted that MT. Downs record should be made public. and a new trial was granted. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler and B. M. Johnson appeared for the plaintiff, and Robert D. Smith and H. w.. Chaplain for the defense. The case was opened to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Herr Most Sentenced.

NEW YORK, Dec s.-Great crowds and subdued excitement in the neighborhood of the courts to-day. Herr Most, the an- archist, was brought up for judgment and sentenced to one year imprisonment, with out the option of fine, for an incendiary speech at Kraemer's hall, on the Saturday night after the hanging of the Chicago an archists. There is muttered discomfort amongst Most's followers, but no attempt at breach of peace has been made. Upon motion by counsel for the prisoner, the court granted stay of proceedings and the case now goes to the Appellate court of the general term.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
MT. Sexton May be Counted Out.

DUBLIN, Dec. S.-Judge Holmes. of the Irish court of queens bench, has granted conditional order setting aside MT. Sexton's election and qualifying acts to the office of lord mayor of Dublin, and the matter of that gentleman taking his seat depends en- tirely upon the ultimate decision of the court when the order is returned and argued. The grounds for debarring MT. Sexton arc that he has violated ths crimes act, and in his capacity as high sheriff neglected or refused to perform all of the functions attaching to dis office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
STATE.

The stock barns and tobacco sheds of Randolph Griswold, at Windsor, were totally destroyed by fire Tuesday night. The loss is estimated at between S5, 900 and S6, 900; insurance S2,OOO.
 Pensions have been granted to residents of Connecticut as follows: Original, William T. Groesbeck. Parkvills; Nicholas Allen, Ledyard; Mortimer Carroll, levitt City.
 The prohibition state convention is in session at New Haven. About 400 dele gates from all over the state are present.
 The South Norwalk Sentinel is an able little daily, recently admitted to the field. It is neatly gotten up, and has come to stay.
 In Derby there is yet no clue to the miss ino coachman, Daniel O'Connell, but it is supposed that he has eloped with Miss Kate Murphy of New Haven O'Connell leaves behind him a wife and six children, three of whom are by former wife.
 It transpires that all the stories about Mrs Gillipan. the widow who prodded one of Barnum's lions with a stick while the animal was attacking her COW, originated i'm the imagination of Bridgeport news amer correspondents. Stripped of their wild improbability and reduced to the plain facts. the Mrs Gilligan stories have as a skeleton simply this: Barnum & Baily have paid the frouzy washwoman lion-puncher S75 in cash for S10 COW.
 All manner of inventions intended to do away with that formerly popular utensil. now known as .'the deadly car-stove" are now interesting the officials of the various roads throughout the United States, es- DC .iaIly of the Consolidated road General Superintendent Shephard went to Albany yesterday to witness the experimental test of new system of steamheating in rail way trains If the experiment shows the system to be a good one, it will probably be tested on the Consolidated road in . week
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
President Carnot,s Cabinet.

PARIS, Dec. S.-President Carnot still de- lays the formation of new ministry until the Republican factions reach more defi- nite agreement. He is determined that they shall concentrate their strength, and ulti- mately they will do so. It seems scarcely possible that they will fail of this in view of the pledges already made by several of the group presidents, and the establishment of a cabinet is believed to be only question of a few days. M. Goblet informed President Carnot last evening that he would undertake to form a r rlinistry
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Looking for the Convention.

WASHINGTON, Dec. s-There are half dozen delegations in Washington, number ing from score to fifty in each, to persuade the national Republican committee, which meets here to-day, that the particular city each delegation represents is the best place in the country to hold the Republican national convention next summer. They come from Chicago, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Omaha and Minneapolis, with the chances of success according to opinion outside of the visiting delegations, about in the order named. The gossip in we'll informed circles has it that the question now lies between Philadelphia and Chicago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
"Fiftv Cents All Round"

CINCINNATI, Dec. S.-The board of arbitra- tion of the baseball association met yesterday and decided to grant protection to the mipor leagues, each club to pay for the same S250, including also the right to reserve fourteen players Holidays, claimed by both St. Louis and Des Moines, will go to St. Louis Tho board elected John I. Rogers, of Philadelphia, president, and Charles Byrnes, of Brooklyn, secretary. It was recommended that the league and American association holi their ber of each year. selecting St. Louis for 1888.
 The schedule meeting will be held ill May. The fifty cent admission tariff was adopted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
socIETY ELECTIONS.

Masonic-Continental Lodge, Monday, Dec 12. Harmony Lodge, Thursday, Dec 15; Eureka Chapter, Wednesday, Dec IA.
 Odd Fellows-Townsend Lodge, Monday Dec 26; Nosahogan Lodge, Tuesday, Dec 27: Ansantawae Encampment,S Thursday, Dec %: Canton Waterbury, Uniformed degree, Wednesday, Dec IA. Knights of Pythias = Comstock Lodge Tuesday, Dec 27; Speedwen Lodge, Tues day, Dec 30.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Gone with a Railroad Brakeman.

PULASKI, N. Y, Dec. 8.-Three weeks ago Nellie Robie, daughter of prominent mer- chant in Tyre, Seneca county, eloped with a laborer in that place. Last Friday Jessie Palmer, only daughter of the wealthiest farmer in Victor, ill Northern Cayuga, fled with her fathers aostler. Now Alice Wright son has gone from Parish, in this county, with railroad brakeman. Her flight has caused sensation in this locality. Miss Wrightson is heiress of the late Philip Wrightson, who made a fortune in land speculation, and left it to his three children Miss Wrightson inherits about $50, 900 from her father
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08

For Commander of New Jerseys G. A. R.
 TRENTON, Dec. S.-The campaign for the election of commander of the New Jersey department of the Grand Army of the Re public grows warmer every day. The posts at Burlington, Beverly, Camden, Glouces- ter, Salem, Tuckerton, Toms River, Wood bury and Atlantic City have announced their intention to support Gen. Grubb. The present administration, which consists of John l.. Wheeler, department commander, and Samuel N. Rockhill, of Bordentown, the adjutant, is cordially indorsed by the upper or east Jersey posts, who supported them during election. With but a few exceptions nearly all of the posts in the lower part of the state are favorable to Gen. Grubb.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Joined the Knights of Labor.

has been president of the Amalgamated Association of Miners and Mine Laborers of Pennsylvania for number of years and has been engaged at times in fight against the Knights of Labor, has made a change of base, and one which will doubtless startle the miners of the state. MT. Harris has con- nected himself with National District 1855, K. of L., composed exclusively of miners, and will at once enter the field as an orgali- izer for the K. of L. This information comes officially from Columbus, O., the headquarters of the National district.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Congressman Delano's Opinion.

WASHINGTON, D c. S.-Congressman Mil ton Delano (Rep), of New York state, in an interview yesterday said: "Mr. Blaine will be the Republican candidate for the presi- dency. I am quite sure New York is the pivotal state, and Blaine will be the strong est Republican there, as elsewhere. Before the last elections thought some other Re- publican might be better able to carry the state, but am now convinced that if it can't be carried by Blaine it can't be carrie1 by any Republican. The leaders of the Mug wumps may vote for Cleveland again, but the bulk of the independent vote will return to Blainen
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
..Bunko" Men Arrested.

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Certral Office De tectives Casper and McCord made Q raid yesterday on a s'bunko" game and head quarters for ''green goods" men at 166 Leon ard street, and arrested five men who were interested in the place. The raid was made through information furnished by young man from Cleveland, O., who went to police headquarters on Tuesday and complained to Inspector Williams that he had been robbed of $lO in the place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Connecticut Prohibitionists in Convention.

Connecticut Prohibitionists in Convention.
 NEW HAVEN, Dec. S.-The Prohibition state convention was called to order yester- day afternoon by J. B. Smith, chairman of the state executive committee Rev. H. A. Delano, of Fairfield county, was chosen tenn porary chairman, and committees on ere dentials, permanent organization and nom ination of national delegates were appointed. c. B. Whitcomb, of New Haven, was al- lowed to speak, and he urged the claims of the Republicans. Walter Thomas Mills, of Ohio, replied to MT. Whitcomb. Speeches were made by Col. Cheves, of Kentucky, Rev. $. B. Forbes, of Holland county, Rev. H. G. Smith, of Hartford, F. c. Smith, of New Jersey, and MT. Heath, of The New York Voice. At the evening session speeches were made by F. B. Stanley, Col Cheves. of Ken lucky, F. C. Smith and others. The con- Yention will continue today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Two Men Crushed to Death.

PORTSMOUTH, O., Dec. S.-The Buckeye Touring mills of M. H. Anderson, in this city were burned last night. The east wall of the building fell, crushing M. H. Ander- son. the owner, and fireman named Will jam Simpson. The latter was instantly killed. Mir. Anderson died in few mo ments. Three other fremen were danger. ously injured, and two slightly hurt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Horrible Crime of an Insane Mother.

TORONTO, Dec. S.-Yesterday, ill fit of insanity, the wife of John Fellowes, sta bleman, cut the head of her 6 weeks -old babe completely off with common table knife and afterward cut an arm from the body and cooked it for dinner Although married only four years, she has had four children. She was delirous for some time after the birth of her third child, and was sent to an insane asylum until she recov- cred. The woman had frequent attacks of melancholia, but was not thought to be in- @nub
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Tax Collector Ricc Pleads Guilty.

MoRR1srowN, Pa, Dec. s.-Calvin w. Rigg, ex-collector of school taxes for Con- shocken, was arraigned in court yesterday on the charge of embedding about 5000 of the school districts funds. He entered a plea of guilty in such an unobtrusive manner that but few persons, other than the judges and the district attorney, had any knowledge of the transaction. At the request of counsel sentence was deferred. Proceedinge have been instituted against his sureties for the amount of the dedication.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
creatinr a sensation i'm England.

LONDON, Dec S.-The Presidents message continues to be the theme of universal comment. It has taken everybody by sur prise and created decided sensation It will no doubt, have strong influence over the deliberations of the conservative and Unionist conference, to be held this after noon. when it is expected the question of free trade or modified protection will be brought up
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
A Montreal Sensation.

MONTREAL, Dec. S.-Quite sensation was caused last night by the arrest of Melvin Smith, one of our wealthiest citizens, on a capias for $S0,0Oo. Some time ago he sued for divorce from his wife, but every one of the charges fell through, and she obtained a separation of property and alimony allow ance of $5,0O0 year. This has not been paid, and the lady sued him for $sO.OOO, the amount capitalized for sixteen years. Smith was disposing of his property preparatory to removing to the United States, when he was orrocto3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08

WORCESTER, Dec. 8.-Joseph Bushey and John Carrigan, employees at the Worcester steel works, were terribly burned while drawing heat from the converter yester- day. The converter tipped and threw the molten metal over the men, completely cov- ering Carrigan, instantly burning every shred of clothing from his body and crisp ing his flesh to the bone in many places. It is thought he will die. Bushey's clothes were burned off his body to the waist. His brkst, abdomen and one side were terribly burned, but it is thought he will recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
rata, Railroad Accident in Iowa.

KANSAS CITY, Dec S-A freight and pas senger train on the Kansas City, St Joseph and Council Bluffs railroad, collided last night near Percival, Iowa. Some reports say that two tramps stealing ride on the freight train were killed others that passenger was killed and almost 20 persons severely injured The disaster occurred in dense fog which prevented the engineer from seeing sig na1s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Another Cigarette Victim.

LONG BRANCH, Dec. S.-George Smythe, a l5-year-old boy of Hammond Village, is ing at the point of death from excessive cigarette smoking. On Thanksgiving day he consumed eighty cigarettes, and it has been his habit to smoke two or three pack ages day for the last six months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Troops Under Arms in Ohio.

CLEVELAND, O., Dec. s.-The action of Governor Foraker in ordering the Fifth reg iment under arms was due to dispatch
 from Sheriff Austin, of Lake county, who was desirous of arresting striking ore ham, l iFaeat who had prevented other men from taking their~places. The strike has been on since Monday, soI1is o9no9 men being out. No violence has yet occurred, but the sheriff is fearful that if arrests are attempted trouble may ensue with which he is not able to cope. It is possible that they will be sent to Fairport to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
New York Printers Election.

NEW YORK, Dec S-The election of Typo graphical Union No. yesterday resulted as follows: James M. Duncan, president; Henry c. Minden, vice president; Theodore c. Wildman, secretary, and George B. Moore, treasurer. The result of the election was not known until after midnight, and then the majority that each candidate had was uncertain,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. s.-United States Marshal Dyer yesterday seized the office and books of the president of the Mormon church. He left few of the less important books, but made the church GUS todian receipt for them as receivers agent The newspaper organ of the church prints a very bitter protest against this action.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
THE BULLETIN OF COMMERCE.
New York Money and Produce Marke
 Quotations.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-Money closed at per cent, the lowest rate. The highest rate was 5 Exchange closed steady; posted rates. Si.sI1a eS4S5H; actual rates. S4.SI@4.slA for sixty days and Si.s594s5A for demand. Govern ments closed firm; currency 6s. 11o bid; is, coup, l24M bid; 41as, coup, 1o7 bid.
 The stock market was moderately active this morning. while the tone weak, prices stead- fly declining from the opening until ll:3o, when the general list was H to IS per cent below last nights figures. In the half hour to noon there was recovery of A to 3s per cent. for some of the list but this recovery was all lost by o'clock The most active stocks were Reading, Union Pa, ific, St. Paul and Lackawanna- The market was weak again after l2 o'clock and prices gradu- ally sagged up to o'clock, when the bottom figures of the day were touched In the last hour there was considerable covering, resulting in a fractional recovery. The closing prices, how ever, were H to 11s per cent. below those of last night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Indicted for Murder.

CAMDEN, N. J., Dec. S.-The Gloucester county grand jury yesterday concluded the investigation of the death of Mrs. Barbara Handle and presented an indictment for murder in the first degree against George Durham, son-in- law of the murdered woman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
With a Bullet fin His Brain.

WEsTcHEsTER, Pa., Dec. S.-Joseph Nc Coy, a resident of this county, is now lying at the point of death, his condition being caused by the presence of a bullet in his brain. He was examining a revolver, thought to be empty, when it was discharged, the bullet entering the right side of his face and lodging in the brain. He is not expected +,1 1ixya
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
A Brakeman Killed.

PORT HURON, Mich., Dec. S.-A freight train on the Grand Trunk railway broke in two Tuesday night while descending the grade near Goodells Station. The front end was side tracked at the station, and while returning for the rear portion the engine came into collision with it, instantly killing Harry McGowan, brakeman, and severely injuring Jeffray, the engineer, and Robert Mckay, fireman. The engine and cars were had1y wrecked
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Anticipated Trouble Averted.

CHICAGO, Dec. S.-The proposed demon stration in aid of the families of the executed Anarchists, which was to have been held in Battery D, Dec. 10, will not take place. The committee of arrangements feel that in the present state of public opinion it would not be advisable to hold the demonstration, and the Battery D people were more than pleased to have them forego the right to use the hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Murdered and Robbed.

PETERSBURG, Va, Dec. S.-The body of J. H. Moore, one of the most prominent merchants and farmers of Brunswick county, Va., has been found. Moore left home last Friday, and Tuesday a large party went in search of him. His body was found in the woods a short distance from his residence. The supposition is that he was murdered and robbed of considerable amount of money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
An Attempt at Bribery.

CINCINNATI, Dec. s.-The Enquirer to-day publishes what it claims to be positive information that District Attorney Burnet has been approached and offered S20. GOO 10 let up on E. L. Harper, now on trial for wrecking the Fidelity bank, Burnet reported the matter at once to Attorney General Gar Ion6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-08
Defaulter Jackson i'm Manitoba.

WINNIPEG, Man, Dec. S.-A young man named Henry M. Jackson, late a clerk in the United States sub treasury at New York, who absconded a couple of months ago with over SIG, 900, has been located here. He changed his stolen securities into Cana iian money before crossing the border.